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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 4,257 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at HBU than Lincoln Memorial University ($34,250.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than HBU ($19,162 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 21.2% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,130 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($26,908 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 5 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or HBU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between HBU and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Houston Baptist University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,146 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,166)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($175 vs. $249)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/